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Harington Point
Harington Point, being often incorrectly spelt Harrington Point, is a settlement at the northeastern end of Otago Peninsula, lying within the boundaries of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. It was named after Thomas Cudbert Harington, the first secretary of the New Zealand Company.
Harington Point is located between Taiaroa Head and Otakou, close to the entrance of Otago Harbour. The mouth of the harbour is at its narrowest at Harington Point, only some 400 metres (1,300 ft) separating the point from the mudflats at Aramoana on the opposing coast.
Te Rauone beach, historically known for its many sand dunes, which have been restored after they were eroded. Restoration was a collaborative effort and there are new amenities.
The settlement can be reached via a 45-minute drive from Dunedin City on sealed roads, and is also serviced 7 days per week by a regular bus service taking 60 minutes from the city center, as well as a school bus. Despite its small size, Harington Point offers accommodation ranging from holiday houses to self-contained motel units.[citation needed]
The settlement of Harington Point is the closest residential area to Taiaroa Head, the only mainland Northern royal albatross colony in the world, as well as several other regionally important wildlife colonies. Between Harington Point and Taiaroa Head is Pilot's Beach, where little blue penguins are seen returning to nest at dusk. Over the hills southwest of Harington Point is the Otago Penguin Eco Restoration Alliance (OPERA), a nesting colony of yellow-eyed penguins.
All three offer public tours of the respective wildlife colonies. Wellers Rock wharf, just south of Harington Point, is the base for boat cruises and tours exploring the sea and bird life in the area.
The harbour water was a historic habitat for cetaceans especially southern right whales, but the whales have now become an infrequent sight, following the establishment of the area as a major shore whaling ground.
Statistics New Zealand describes Otakou and Harington Point as a rural settlement which covers 5.65 km2 (2.18 sq mi), and is part of the much larger Otago Peninsula statistical area.
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Harington Point
Harington Point, being often incorrectly spelt Harrington Point, is a settlement at the northeastern end of Otago Peninsula, lying within the boundaries of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. It was named after Thomas Cudbert Harington, the first secretary of the New Zealand Company.
Harington Point is located between Taiaroa Head and Otakou, close to the entrance of Otago Harbour. The mouth of the harbour is at its narrowest at Harington Point, only some 400 metres (1,300 ft) separating the point from the mudflats at Aramoana on the opposing coast.
Te Rauone beach, historically known for its many sand dunes, which have been restored after they were eroded. Restoration was a collaborative effort and there are new amenities.
The settlement can be reached via a 45-minute drive from Dunedin City on sealed roads, and is also serviced 7 days per week by a regular bus service taking 60 minutes from the city center, as well as a school bus. Despite its small size, Harington Point offers accommodation ranging from holiday houses to self-contained motel units.[citation needed]
The settlement of Harington Point is the closest residential area to Taiaroa Head, the only mainland Northern royal albatross colony in the world, as well as several other regionally important wildlife colonies. Between Harington Point and Taiaroa Head is Pilot's Beach, where little blue penguins are seen returning to nest at dusk. Over the hills southwest of Harington Point is the Otago Penguin Eco Restoration Alliance (OPERA), a nesting colony of yellow-eyed penguins.
All three offer public tours of the respective wildlife colonies. Wellers Rock wharf, just south of Harington Point, is the base for boat cruises and tours exploring the sea and bird life in the area.
The harbour water was a historic habitat for cetaceans especially southern right whales, but the whales have now become an infrequent sight, following the establishment of the area as a major shore whaling ground.
Statistics New Zealand describes Otakou and Harington Point as a rural settlement which covers 5.65 km2 (2.18 sq mi), and is part of the much larger Otago Peninsula statistical area.